OIG Special Advisory Bulletins / OIG Special Advisory Bulletin 99-2_Sept 28, 1999 / Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs

Why This Topic Matters

The bulletin helps organizations recognize the compliance and financial risks associated with exclusion and with billing or arranging services involving excluded parties in federal health care programs.

Article Sections

1. Overview

   Introduces the bulletin’s purpose and the general federal health care program context. It frames the scope of exclusion authority and related enforcement concerns.

2. Expanded OIG Authority Under Recent Laws

   Summarizes legislative developments that expanded the OIG’s exclusion and penalty authorities. The section situates the bulletin within broader federal program integrity enforcement.

3. Guidance for Affected Parties

   Describes the types of parties the bulletin is intended to inform, including excluded individuals and entities and those that may employ or contract with them. It addresses the general compliance audience and the payment prohibition framework.